Wanli Blue and White Three Friends Jar

An impressive blue and white 'Three Friends' jar Wanli mark and…
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An impressive blue and white 'Three Friends' jar Wanli mark and period, of baluster form, the sides painted in deep cobalt blue with pine, prunus and bamboo rising from the base with birds in flight among trailing clouds above, all between a band of lappets at the base, and the shoulders with a band of floral vignettes reserved on a ground of wan diaper, a foliate scroll around the short wide tapering mouth, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark, 41 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 27 October 2009, lot 134

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  • Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.

  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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